Dolliver Praised as Eloquent Orator in Congressional Debate
A historical compilation praises Benjamin Petti Dolliver for his oratory in Congress. The text cites positive quotes from the Chicago Record, Washington Post, and New York Independent in 1899, extolling his eloquence, wit, and persuasive power to captivate audiences.
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Dolliver
Congress
North Dakota
Preas
The
Washington Post
Bekresen Eure Dolliver
Blaine
Iowa
Mr. Dolliver
Lyric Ladies Singers Impress Nationwide Audience
Miss Katherine Jones contralto and Miss Gertrude Sprague alto head a renowned quartet praised for Europe and America teaching. The Lyric Ladies, six season success, remain unrivaled and beloved by the public as letters and press notices confirm their cultivated soloists.
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Katherine Jones
Gertrude Sprague
Hach
America
Europe
Milar
Grand Forks Conductors’ Day Draws County Attention
Grand Forks and Conductors’ Day is planned for Saturday July 16 with a Chautauqua program. A special train will run and the event aims to be the day of days for Grand Forks and the county residents as lines across the area join in the celebration.
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Grand Forks
Grand Forks County
Fargo and Masonic Day Highlighted at Assembly
On Saturday July 21 Fargo and io Day will be observed with special rates and a prepared program. The event is pitched as one of the best of the assembly with notable features intended to attract interest.
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Fargo
Miss Eleanor Goodman So Prano Soloist Profile
Miss Eleanor Goodman, a Louisiana native, is described as a gifted soprano with a pure voice and concert experience. The piece highlights her brunette appearance, above medium height, and notable stage success.
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Eleanor Goodman
Louisiana
Miss Goodman
Finerty Delivers Fiery Irish and American Independence Oration
Chicago speaker Hon John F Finerty gave a July 4 grand patriotic address at 2 pm on Ireland and Washington and American independence. The Chicago Record notes the fiery eloquence and overwhelming audience enthusiasm that filled the great auditorium and spilled into the street.
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Ireland
Washington
John F. Finnerty
Chicago
San Francisco
Cal
Chautauqua Festivities Set for July 4th Weekend
Fontenoy's grand speech fills the air with thunder and emotion as Chiuieanas hosts July 4 events. Finerty delivers a major address while Anderson sisters Flournoy and others entertain in two concerts. Ball games lake excursions and a grand fireworks display cap a day of lectures by Miss Sanford and talks on Woman's Clubs public welfare and Browning letters. Hon. John P. Dolliver will speak July 6 or 7.
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Fontenoy
Finerty
Eslegan
Anderson Sisters
Flournoy
Eleanor Goodmar
Sanford
Robert
Mrs. Browning
World Builders and Wonders of the Water Lectures
Prof H Y Richards presents illustrated scientific lectures July 9 and 10 on The World Builders and the Wonders of the Water at Cha teauqua Jersey County Illinois July 22 Prof Richards entertainments are instructive practical and amusing. They delight old and young and the untrained mind and offer much information and enjoyment. A P George D D Supt of Instruction.
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Chautauqua
Jersey County
Richards
A. P. George
Nolan to Perform in Minneapolis July Festival Circuit
W. I. Nolan of Minneapolis, the entertainer, will perform July 9 to 12 for four days with additional ten days. He will appear largely during Woodmen picnic days July 9 and 10 and Farmers days July 12 and 13.
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W. I. Nolan
W. 1. Nolan
Minneapolis
Lyric Ladies of Chicago Singers Event
The Lyric Ladies of Chicago perform from July 8 to July 15 with Miss Minnie Eaton Beaumont as first soprano and Miss Nellie Quick as second soprano.
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the Lyric Ladies of
Chicago
Minnie Eaton Beaumont
Nellie Quick
Rev William Edwards to Speak at Chautauqua July 17
Rev William Edwards, famed for his oratory, will lecture at the Chautauqua on July 17. Miss Marion Maude Lindsey, a noted soprano, will perform during a week starting Monday July 16, regarded as one of the state’s most charming singers.
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Wm. Edwards
Chautauqua
Marion Maude Lindsey
Maude Lindsey
Wilbur Hill and Miss Whitaker Play Five Day Grand City Run
Wilbur Hill and Miss Whitaker present a five day engagement July 9 to 14 offering banjo performance regarded as highly artistic and entertaining. The act includes Miss Whitaker singing old melodies and coon songs while Hill and Whitaker display remarkable instrument technique drawing praise from N Y Journal.
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Wilbur Hill
Miss Whitaker
Mr. Hill
University presidents and lectures on science and travel
President Robertson and Hon. John I. Cochrane address Wahpeton University on July 14 with topics A Trip Through Scotland and The World's Great Waterways. E A Kimball of Chicago lectures on Christian Science in mid July presenting himself as a leading expounder and eloquent speaker in the United States.
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Robertson
E. P. Robertson
The
Wahpeton University
Scotland
John I. Cochrane
John M. Cochrane
E. A. Kimball
Chicago
Ill
Kimball
Ian Science
United States
Lieutenant Hildreth Plans Manila Islands Talk in Fargo
Lieutenant Melvin A. Hildreth, aboard a lucra practice in Fargo, prepared to describe the Philippines intelligently to the public. He studied the islands and aims to explain their condition and prospects clearly to listeners.
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Hildreth
Melvin A. Hildreth
Lhe Philips R. Hildreth
Fargo
Philippines
Ada Wallace Unruh to Lead Temperance Assembly in Portland
Ada Wallace Unruh of Portland Oregon will attend a temperance assembly July 13 to July 21 as National Organizer and lecturer for the W C T U In the program the Vine Vurnee Concert Company a seven member colored troupe from Chicago performs July 16 through July 22 led by Alexander Williams Jackson Mason and Boyle Harker Hampton and others The group former students of Freedmen Aid schools and prestigious southern universities is praised for cultivated vocal prowess and staged musical acts by Miss Boyle Belle Harker Lucile Hampton and an accompanying pianist Each appearance is described as a memorable showcase of colored talent and education.
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Ada Wallace Unruh
Portland
Vine Vurnee Concert Company
Chicago
Charles Alexander
C. P. Williams
G. J. Jackson
Luther J. Mason
Mise Belle
Harker
Marie Boyie
Lucile Hampton
America
Marie Boyle
Belle Harker
Freedmens Aid School of
South
Rust University
Straight University
Booker T. Washington
Tuscoges
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Ellwood Pomeroy
Yitmoeds Pomeroy Phate
Nolan
FRING
Imis Qathing CO
Milwaukee, U.S.A
John F. Finerty
Father Conaty
E. J. Conaty
Lyric Ladies of Chicago
Wesleyan
Maria L. Sanford
U. of M
John P. Dolliver
H. Y. Richards
Wilbur Hill and
Christian Science
Dixie Jubilee Concert Co
Twin Cities
Omaha
CHAS
Mats
St. Paul
Eustis
Gen's Pass
Geo. P. Lyman
AsetGen Ass
Paul, Mion
Stony Brook
John
Powell
Geo. Will Mooers
Mooers
Ias
Great Northwest
Orraw
Albany
Jefalo
New York
Bost
T.h.larke
GEN
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